TMPT Empire

One of the most requested topics for New Generation Declassified is the WWF's Saturday morning USA Network show beginning in late 1996, WWF Livewire. Ahead of its time by a good measure, Livewire broke the 4th wall of pro wrestling TV during a time where WCW and ECW were starting to gain a "cooler" edge on the more campy WWF product. This look back at Livewire gives some great insight to the conce...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, wrestling legend Hollywood John Taum for a RARE interview. The former UWF, GWF, and WCCW World Tag team champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and John talk about his breaking into the business, UWF, GWF, USWA WCCW, Rod Price, CWA, The Von Erichs, Missy Hyatt, drinking...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 39 is all about Adrian Adonis and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Adrian...

The fifth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF and WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss writing wrestling. On this show we talk all about how to write a show, comparing a writer vs a booker, using titles as props, working off of bullet points vs working off of a script, and why execution is so important in writing for wrestling. All this and a whole hell of a lot more! Follow us on...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with Author and wrestling Historian, Steven Farrugia. The long time fan and new writer joins the show to talk about his pro wrestling journey. Host John Poz and Steven will discuss his book, "How to Be a Mark Without Leaving a Mark", WWF, WCW, Summerslam 1992, the current wrestling product, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter and...

This week's New Generation Declassified looks back at the inaugural In Your House pay per view event. Broadcasting live on Mother's Day 1995, this experimental effort would be the first of many monthly offerings by the WWF that would help you bridge the long gap between the big 4 monster card shows already anticipated on the yearly calendar. But was this the type of event we needed at the time? Wa...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE, USWA, WCW, ECW and TNA superstar, Wolfie D. The former PG-13 and Disciples of the New Church member joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Wolfie talk about his breaking into the business, PG-13, Memphis, Jamie Dundee, Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, WWE, WCW, ECW, U...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 38 is all about Butch Reed and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Butch Reed...

The fourth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF King of the Ring 1998. On this show we will breakdown the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Kane, Paul Bearer, Vince McMahon, Hell in a Cell, Ken Sha...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WCW Creative Consultant, Bob Mould. The legendary Musician joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Bob will discuss Eric Bischoff, WCW, Vince Russo, his role on the creative team, booking wrestling, Hulk Hogan, Sting, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, Kevin Sullivan, why he left WCW,...

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at a list of gimmick matches used during the NG era. What started off as an innocent look back at matches with stipulations turned into an examination of some absolutely ridiculous names and consequences. Diapers, football, championships, pigs and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tmpt-empire--1420896/support .

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE superstar Axel Tischer FKA Alexander Wolfe. The former NXT World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Axel talk about the his breaking into the business, Vince McMahon, his WWE run, his NXT run, Triple H, Imperium, Sanity, his WWE release, the...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 37 is all about the Genius and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. The Genius...

The third POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WCW Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WCW Bash at the Beach 2000. On this show we will breakdown the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Brad Siegel, what really was supposed to happen, the controversy, the shoot prom...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with IMPACT Wrestling Superstar, Moose. The former IMPACT Wrestling World Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Moose will discuss IMPACT, Winning the World title, Josh Alexander, Eddie Edwards, upcoming shows, what he is doing today, and so much more! Tickets for the IMPAC...

This week's New Generation Declassified features 5 angles and story lines from WWF TV that you absolutely forgot and that get completely over looked in the grand scheme of history. Each entry helped build to a huge match or catapulted a star to the next level. "The Chadster" runs down each one in detail but why do they get left off so many retrospective lists?  Become a supporter of this podcast:...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE superstar, Maria Kanellis. The Women's Wrestling Army CEO joins the show to talk about her entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Maria talk about her breaking into the business, the new Women's Wrestling Army, if she is retired, WWE, IMPACT, NWA, ROH, The Independent scene, and so much more! To...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 36 is all about Greg Valentine and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Greg V...

The second POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF Brawl for All. On this show we will breakdown the entire tournament, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Vince McMahon, Butterbean, Bart Gunn, Bradshaw, Hawk, Droz, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Marc Mero, Ken Shamrock, Da...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with musician, producer, and writer, Jimmy Papa. The former Bad Street USA and WCW Slam Jam music creator joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jimmy will discuss Bad Street USA, The Fabulous Freebirds, Michael PS Hayes, WCW Slam Jam, Sting, what he is doing today, and so much more!...

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at the 27th anniversary of Hunter Hearst Helmsley's WWF TV debut as well as the early tenure of Triple H in the New Generation. From his many squash matches, perfect vignettes and under card feuds, there was something about the "blue blood" from Greenwich, CT that was absolutely different than other heels of the mid 90s era and in this episode we talk...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former NXT and WWE Creative Producer, Ryan Katz aka Smiley. The former NXT agent and XPW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Ryan talk about the his breaking into the business, Triple H, his NXT run, his release, what he is up to today, his new podcast with the Road...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 35 is all about Brutus Beefcake and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Brutu...

The very first POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF WrestleMania 14. On this show we will breakdown the entire PPV card, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, Mike Tyson, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Kane, Paul Bearer, Sunny,...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WWE Superstar, AJ Francis FKA Top Dolla. The former WWE, NXT, and NFL Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and AJ will discuss his entire WWE run, his entire run in NXT, Top Dolla, Hit Row, Vince McMahon, The Undertaker, Kane, A & E's WWE's Most Wanted Treasures S...